Bard Creek Road (252)
0.6 mi
Distance
12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Bard Creek Road (252) is a point-to-point trail in Arapaho National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It is 0.6 miles long. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Empire, Colorado, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,740 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 2,691 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Empire, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
Empire City RV Parking
1.3 mi awayEmpire, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Mountain Meadow Campground
1.4 mi awayArapaho National Forest
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Pricing varies — check with the operator
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Bill Moore Lake dispersed
4.1 mi awayArapaho National Forest
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Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping
5.1 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Idaho Springs, CO
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Fall River Reservoir Dispersed Camping Trail
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